Sylvain Batbedat
About Sylvain Batbedat
Sylvain Batbedat is the Marketing & Communication Manager at Bodycote, where he has worked since 2013. He has extensive experience in business development and communication, having held various roles at Bodycote and Valeo over several decades.
Current Role at Bodycote
Sylvain Batbedat serves as the Marketing & Communication Manager at Bodycote, a position he has held since 2013. In this role, he manages both internal and external communication strategies, ensuring effective messaging and brand representation. He is responsible for conducting market studies and economic monitoring across various industry sectors. Additionally, he oversees cross-selling initiatives across different divisions within the company, enhancing collaboration and business development.
Previous Experience at Bodycote
Prior to his current role, Sylvain Batbedat held several positions at Bodycote. He worked as Directeur Business Développement en charge de la Communication from 2011 to 2013, where he focused on communication strategies. From 2003 to 2011, he served as Expert Business Développement, providing commercial expertise and assistance, particularly in nitriding processes. He also held the role of Directeur Régional des Ventes from 2000 to 2003 and Directeur d'Usine from 1997 to 2000, contributing to various operational and sales initiatives.
Early Career at Valeo
Sylvain Batbedat began his career at Valeo, where he worked as Ingénieur Commercial from 1989 to 1993. In this role, he was involved in commercial activities within the Région de Limoges, France. This experience provided him with foundational skills in sales and customer relations, which he later applied in his various roles at Bodycote.
Education and Qualifications
Sylvain Batbedat holds a degree in Ingénieur Chimiste from Ecole Nationale Supérieure de Chimie de Clermont-Fd, which he completed from 1984 to 1987. He also studied at IAE Bordeaux, where he achieved a DESS in Gestion des Entreprises and a Certificat Aptitude Administration des Entreprises from 1987 to 1988. His educational background equips him with a strong foundation in both engineering and business management.